聖者の行進 – Bilingual Lyrics Japanese/English

• By: キタニタツヤ

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the depths of Japanese rock with キタニタツヤ's “聖者の行進”, a song that blends dark undertones with a message of hope. By diving into the lyrics, you'll gain insight into Japanese perspectives on salvation, the struggles of modern life, and the power of music to express complex emotions. This song is particularly special as it marked キタニタツヤ's first collaboration with an anime series, showcasing his unique ability to create music that resonates with both anime fans and J-Pop enthusiasts.

[English]

A seemingly beautiful disguise of happiness

The plating has worn off

Beyond the thin skin that separates us

Something grotesque is groaning

A dark presence has settled among humans

The day when the dark, murky thing erupts

We, who have always been intimidated by it

Are in the midst of a slow death

Cursing our powerlessness and

Praying for salvation

A song that sounds like a mix of both can be heard

As if swallowing everything

The march of the saints advances

Even forgiving the weak like us

And taking us away

Neither destruction nor salvation

The march of the saints that equalizes everything

Our sorrow, which has been crushed

Please, dispel it for us

Why won't the seeds of our happiness sprout?

How long must we cry and struggle in the dark?

How much must we suffer at the bottom of the darkness?

Standing on top of a mountain of misfortune

The fake ideal, a chilly facade

Peaceful days will never return

Our marching band, which brings about frenzy

熱狂をもたらす僕らのマーチングバンド

From the day we were born

From the day we knew sorrow

We have been worn down

Cursing our powerlessness and

Praying for salvation

A song that sounds like a mix of both can be heard

As if swallowing everything

The march of the saints advances

Even forgiving the weak like us

And taking us away

What awaits us ahead

Whether it's paradise or hell

This parade will continue to advance

Singing songs of anger and sorrow

Trampling the rampaging devil

Until our trembling hearts stop beating

[Japanese]

パッと見綺麗な幸福の偽装

メッキが剥がれ落ちた

一枚の薄皮隔てた先で

グロいものがなんか呻いていた

人間の間に沈殿した

どす黒いものが暴発する日

それにずっと怯える僕達は

緩慢な死の最中にあるみたいだ

無力を呪う声と

救いを祈る声が

混ざったような歌が聞こえる

全て飲み込んでしまうように

進んでゆく聖者の行進

弱い僕らさえも赦して

連れ去ってしまう

破壊でもなく救済でもなく

全てを均す聖者の行進

打ちのめされてしまった僕らの

憂いを払ってくれ、なぁ

どうして僕たちの幸福の種は

一向に芽吹かないの？

一体どれくらいの暗い闇の底で

泣いてもがいて過ごしたらいい？

山積みの不幸の上に立つ

見せかけの理想、薄ら寒いね

平穏な日々は帰ってこない

熱狂をもたらす僕らのマーチングバンド

産声を上げた日から

悲しみを知った日から

僕らは擦り切れていった

無力を呪う声と

救いを祈る声が

混ざったような歌が聞こえる

全て飲み込んでしまうように

進んでゆく聖者の行進

弱い僕らさえも赦して

連れ去ってしまう

向かう先で待っているのが

楽園だろうが地獄だろうが

このパレードは進み続けるだけ

怒りや悲しみの歌を歌いながら

跋扈する悪魔を踏み潰して

震える心臓が止まってしまうまで

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
幸福 /こうふく/ B1	noun - happiness
偽装 /ぎそう/ B2	noun - disguise
暴発 /ぼうはつ/ C1	noun - explosion
怯える /おびえる/ B2	verb - to be afraid
死 /し/ A2	noun - death
声 /こえ/ A1	noun - voice
歌 /うた/ A1	noun - song
進む /すすむ/ B1	verb - to advance
赦す /ゆるす/ B2	verb - to forgive
破壊 /はかい/ B2	noun - destruction
救済 /きゅうさい/ C1	noun - salvation
不幸 /ふこう/ B1	noun - unhappiness
理想 /りそう/ B2	noun - ideal
平穏 /へいおん/ C1	noun - calmness
熱狂 /ねっきょう/ C2	noun - enthusiasm
悪魔 /あくま/ B1	noun - devil
心臓 /しんぞう/ B2	noun - heart

Key Grammar Structures

• 一枚の薄皮隔てた先で

  ➔ Using the particle "で" to indicate the location or point where an action takes place.

  ➔ The particle "で" marks the location where the action of being separated by a "thin skin" occurs.

• 沈殿した

  ➔ The verb in the past participle form "沈殿した" (settled, precipitated).

  ➔ The form "沈殿した" is a past tense noun form indicating that the settling or precipitating process has been completed.

• 混ざったような歌が聞こえる

  ➔ Using "ような" to make a metaphorical comparison "like" or "as if" to describe the song as being mixed.

  ➔ The phrase "ような" functions as a simile marker, indicating that the song is perceived as being in a mixed or blended state.

• 震える心臓が止まってしまうまで

  ➔ Expressing a purpose or extent with the phrase "まで" (until).

  ➔ The particle "まで" marks the extent or limit, here indicating the heart continues to tremble until it stops.

• 怒りや悲しみの歌を歌いながら

  ➔ Using "ながら" to indicate doing two actions simultaneously (singing while feeling anger and sadness).

  ➔ The particle "ながら" links two verbs to show they occur at the same time, here singing "while" experiencing strong emotions.

• 全て飲み込んでしまうように

  ➔ Using "ように" to indicate manner or way of doing an action, here implying "as if" swallowing everything.

  ➔ The phrase "ように" indicates the manner in which the action of swallowing is performed, implying it is done completely or all-encompassingly.